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The “Gig” Isn’t Up for James Maddock

James Maddock , Head of EMEA, GOS, hit the road to talk all things “Gig Economy.” Spanning over a period of six months covering the UK, Australia, Czech Republic and Amsterdam, James presented to clients and colleagues on the new sharing economy shaping the future of work. As the role of smart machines, robotics, and artificial intelligence grow and more temporary jobs are created, it is not only ‘digital disruptors’ adopting these ‘gig’ workers (often referred to as consultants, contractors, freelancers or temp workers), there

James Maddock , at a stop on his roadshow.

are a multitude of industries embracing this fast growing ‘Gig Economy’ which is comprised of 20-30% of the working population. Discover more in the Fourth Edition of The Occupier Edge in “The Gig is Up” article.

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SAYINGHELLOTOYOURDREAMWORKPLACE

Everdreamofhaving the flexibility toworkwhereveryou want?Working less,butgetting paidmore?Settingyourown hours?Ultimatelybeingyourown boss? Whodoesn’t like thesoundof that? Thanks to freecommunication channelsandglobalisednetworks, thisdreamhasbecomean achievablereality for the fast growing ‘GigEconomy,’which iscomprisedof20-30%of the workingpopulationor162m peopleworldwide . These ‘gig’workers –often referred to as consultants, contractors, freelancersor tempworkers – areultimately changing the corporate landscape andhowwework. Now, companies canmuchmore easilyhire non-permanent employeeson an asneeded basis,whilegigworkers are enjoying the freedom,flexibility andwork lifebalance they crave.Everyonewins.

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80% ofpeople are dissatisfied with their jobs

JAMESMADDOCK HeadofGlobalOccupierServices EMEA james.maddock@cushwake.com

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James and GOS colleagues.

The Gig Economy Occupier Edge video has been watched for a total of 277 minutes . Additionally, the Gig Economy article has been the most popular blog post, receiving 1,422 page views .

The Digital Advantage

Kevin Luchansky , Digital Analyst, recently shared his insights on how commercial real estate firms can adopt and increase its investments in technologies to help drive innovation and growth in order to become Digital Leaders for 2017. Listen to Kevin as he addresses how top-performing CRE companies can successfully adopt digital technologies and social networks to plan, innovate, measure results, interact with customers, and create value.

See media placements highlighting James’ roadshow.

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